The other half of he Astros will be facing the Atlanta Braves today at 1:05PM ET.
The Astros will be sending Brandon Backe to the hill, followed by Sampson, Geary and Paronto. They will be facing ex-Astro in Mike Hampton.
Bourn, CF
Matsui, 2B
Pence, RF
Wigginton, 3B
Cruz, LF
House, DH
Niekro, 1B
Towles, C
Manzella, SS